Payroll Tax Analyst

*This is a short‑term contract assignment (approximately 8 weeks) and an opportunity to showcase your skills for future roles - this is supporting ManpowerGroup directly!*The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for delivering optimal client experience, operational effectiveness, and efficiency through function activities necessary to control and ensure a timely and accurate payroll tax filings and payments. The Payroll Tax Analyst adheres to SOPs, participates in the development of strategies and objectives; aids in identification and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies.Making an Impact• Ensures all policies, procedures, and legal requirements are being followed and enforced. Helps create and execute action plans to address performance deficiencies. Integrates system enhancements and updated policies and procedures and ensures appropriate understanding and execution• Resolve issues and complaints from internal and external customers to ensure the highest level of customer service• Responsible for recommending ways to continually improve own workflow, the department workflow, and delivery of solutions for the customers of the functional area. Responsible for bringing issues to management and presenting options for solutions.• Make sound decisions which have the potential to impact multiple jobs and employees within the department or closely linked departments. Many recommendations and projects will have client, vendor, and broader organizational impactSharing Expertise • Ensure accurate and timely processing of tax filings and payments for U.S. Canada and Puerto Rico Federal withholdings (W-2, T-4, and RL-1), state withholdings and unemployment taxes.• Correct reconciliation errors where needed to prepare/file amended returns as necessary• Research and respond to Federal, State and Local tax agency tax noticesGaining Exposure• Builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers, as well as payroll process stakeholders, partners and suppliers• Resolve issues and complaints from internal and external customers to ensure the highest level of customer serviceYour Typical Day • Works on special projects as required, including acquisitions, mergers and divestments, internal and external audits, W2 and W2c balancing, and T-4s• Ensure accurate and timely processing of tax filings and payments for U.S. Canada and Puerto Rico Federal withholdings (W-2, T-4, and RL-1), state withholdings and unemployment taxes.• Correct reconciliation errors where needed to prepare/file amended returns as necessary• Research and respond to Federal, State and Local tax agency tax notices• Assist with reporting requirements for the Dept. of Labor Reporting, Multiple Worksite Reporting, and Bureau of Labor Statistics
Required• High School Diploma• Minimum of 3 years experience in payroll tax • Progressively responsible payroll tax experience in a complex, multi-line multi-state business environmentManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact [email protected] for assistance.